The Wellington Park Management Trust is asking for public comment on a proposal to extend the development zone on the mountain by 11,100sq m.Source: NewsComAu

THE State Government will not be making a submission to the Wellington Park Management Trust in support of a change to the pinnacle zoning that would allow a cable car on the summit of the mountain.

The Wellington Park Management Trust is asking for public comment on a proposal to extend the development zone on the mountain by 11,100sq m.

Cable car proponent Adrian Bold has sought the zone extension, which would allow a function centre and landing area to be built east of and under the existing observation deck and visitor centre on the summit.

Mr Bold’s plan has been criticised by some for running too close to the Organ Pipes – the rock formation that dominates the most viewed face of the mountain.

The Tasmanian Liberals went to the March state election in support of a cable car on the mountain.

In October last year, a Liberal Party bill to remove the Wellington Park Management Trust’s veto power over developments on the mountain became the first piece of Liberal legislation to pass the House of ­Assembly in 15 years after Labor reluctantly agreed.

Comments on this story

Jason Turvey of West Hobart Posted at 11:05 PM August 18, 2014

The Premier throwing his support behind 'sensible development on the mountain' implies he may also support a proposal at The Springs.
No one here has mentioned the possibility that maybe the Government realises that this proposal isn't as popular in Hobart as MWCC will tell you and if they want a second term, it's best to distance themselves from it!

Andrew Grubb of Hobart Posted at 12:10 PM August 18, 2014

My comment was addressed to you Ike N

Charles Gregory of Hobart Posted at 12:28 AM August 18, 2014

Did anyone read the full article? The Liberals are still supporting it, but they are saying it is the role of the public, not the government, to show support for the boundary change.